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The spectre of a new Maoist conflict in NepalFollowing a decade-long insurgency and a tumultuous peace process, a new conflict might be in the making in Nepal.Gyanu Adhikariby Gyanu Adhikari21 Apr 2019About a decade ago it seemed as if Nepal was marching into a new era. After a devastating decade-long war between Maoists and the government, an all-party People's Movement took to the streets of Kathmandu in April 2006 and forced King Gyanendra to reinstate the parliament. In the following months, a seven-party coalition took control of the government, stripped the king of most of his powers and accepted an interim constitution. In May 2008, the monarchy was officially abolished, and Nepal became a federal democratic republic, thanks to movements for equality from its marginalised groups such as the Madhesis. For the first time in Nepal's recent history, all segments of the population, including the Maoists, were participating in the democratic process. Every Nepalese citizen felt as if they had a voice in the parliament, if not the streets. There was hope in the air. What followed was years of protracted negotiation over a new constitution. In April 2015, Nepal was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed over 9,000 people and injured tens of thousands of others. Using the unprecedented devastation experienced by the population as an excuse, the dominant parties in parliament subdued all opposition voices and "fast-tracked" a new constitution and two years later held a controversial election.Read more at: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/spectre-maoist-conflict-nepal-190404111507371.html
